When disaster struck, I became a big shot surviving in the ocean.

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While selling the Sea Water Purifiers and other machinery, Chen Qing had come to know quite a few survivors with considerable strength and wealth at this stage.

However, it would still be quite challenging for them to take over this huge ship, though they might be able to take over Chen Qing's triangle sail.

Chen Qing pondered for a moment before deciding to check out the pirate ship first.

The space on the pirate ship was indeed vast, with just one deck being larger than Chen Qing's triangle sail.

It was evident that there used to be a large number of sailors on this pirate ship.

The whole pirate ship had a three-tier layout above and below, with a giant black shark at the very front.

In the centermost part of the deck, the number of cabins on each side diminished with each ascending level; the topmost level had just one cabin, followed by levels with two and then three cabins below. The cabins at the bow on both sides each had two platforms with different functions.

The ship's helm was located behind the bow, on the platform at the front of the ship, while the rear platform boasted a deck covered with soil, on which withered vegetable seedlings were found.

Each cabin on the deck bore traces of habitation. Considering the size and layout of the entire ship, Black Blade's ambitions must have been quite grand.

The ship could accommodate at least a hundred sailors and was equipped with thirty-two cannon ports.

After inspecting the upper-level cabins, Chen Qing entered the lower cabins through a deck entrance.

Upon entering the first underground level, Chen Qing immediately smelled an indescribable, terrifying odor.

Chen Qing had never backed down when facing pirates who were several times her number and known for their extreme ferocity, but at this moment, she couldn't help but step back twice.

It was truly a terrifying smell, almost too strong to keep one's eyes open.

After a brief glance at the layout beneath the deck, Chen Qing fled from the lower cabins as if escaping.

There were a total of forty rooms across the three underground levels, with twenty on the first level, eighteen on the second, plus two huge storage rooms on the third level.

Those two storage rooms were most likely used by Black Blade as treasure vaults, since there were storage cabins on the deck as well.

However, all the storerooms were completely empty. It seemed the entire pirate ship only had those nine pirates.

There was no food, no drink, no ammunition, not even a hint of treasure.

Oh, that's not quite right, some bones remained in the dungeon on the second underground level.

The entire ship was nothing more than an empty shell, which actually made it easier for Chen Qing to renovate.

A ventilation system must be installed on the ship!

That was Chen Qing's most intense thought after coming up from below,

she needed more mechanical diagrams and machinery. Her triangle sail should be able to trade for some decent supplies.

The preciousness of a ship couldn't be compared to those supplies; to journey across the sea, a ship was indispensable.

After yesterday's storm, the survivors had learned their lesson well.

Chen Qing quickly contacted Qing Xian and several other middlemen, asking them to reach out to the wealthy survivors in their areas, while she also contacted other survivors on her own friends list.

It would be much more convenient if she could create a cross-regional group chat, Chen Qing thought regretfully, since there was a limit to the number of friends one could have.

Having decided to switch her ship, Chen Qing quickly began moving. This larger ship could also carry more Automatic Fishing Net Machines and automatic fishing rods.

It meant that Chen Qing's personal Sea Water Purifier needed an expansion as well—the 300L tank was clearly insufficient for this large ship.

The moving and cleaning work kept her busy until late at night when it finally concluded. The sea was calm today, with a clear moon and sparse stars. Chen Qing placed her delayed dinner on the deck to eat.

On her third day entering the Endless Sea, Chen Qing had already moved onto a large ship that could carry up to 500 people.

The child had not yet woken up, and Chen Qing had settled her in a cabin next to her own room, at the front on the first floor.

After working all day and going through a fierce battle, even Chen Qing felt tired.

Her dinner was exceptionally abundant: rice, braised fish, chestnut chicken, cilantro beef...

A full eight dishes and one soup.

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These dishes would have been quite ordinary in the past, but now they are absolutely rare delicacies.

All were exchanged by Chen Qing through the chat channel.

She indeed needed to replenish herself.

With a G++ grade physique, Chen Qing's recovery speed had increased significantly, and coupled with the aid of medication, the gunshot wound on her arm had started to scab over.

The enhancement of her physique had made Chen Qing's appetite grow larger, and even after she had devoured all the food, she still felt unsatisfied.

The automatic machinery beside her continuously hauled the captured materials onto the deck, mostly basic supplies with very few supply boxes.

The fishing rods, indeed, had caught many fish, but none that the system could identify as Transcendent.

The innards of the Deep Blue Devil Fish seemed to have no use at all.

Chen Qing planned to try using the corpses of the pirates as bait after she had rested.

She was a good person, no doubt, but she probably wasn't a good person in the conventional sense.

At least, Chen Qing felt no discomfort at the thought of using the pirates' corpses for fishing.

"Thud—"

As Chen Qing was about to head to the kitchen to boil another pot of noodles, the fishing nets on both sides of the railing seemed to have caught something big.

A loud noise ensued.

A box at least ten meters long was dumped on the corner of the deck, accompanied by seven fragmented smaller boxes.

The small boxes were locked, linked to the big one.

Chen Qing seemed to have encountered a nest of boxes.

Such unique boxes were not only new to Chen Qing but probably to other survivors as well.

Chen Qing always had a low frequency of netting supply boxes, but this time, she hit the jackpot with eight in a row.

Putting her plate back on the table, Chen Qing quickly moved forward to open the boxes.

Unlike previous supply boxes, this time the boxes were locked, and the suffix of the large supply box was (Special).

Chen Qing used her Mechanical Arm to pry open the locks of the boxes. Inside the massive box, there was only a parchment and a seal!

[Private Channel Creation Qualification

Evaluation: Special

Description: An unstamped private channel creation qualification. The channel can accommodate a thousand people, unlimited by region or area, and the creator has absolute control.

Evaluation: You are the god of Ancient Greece who controls the fulfillment of thoughts!]

It really was a case of getting exactly what you wished for.

Chen Qing curled her lips, signed her own name on the qualification, and stamped it with the seal.

[Survivor Chen Qing is the first to establish a private channel. There are no rewards.]

"..."

Even Chen Qing couldn't help but want to complain after hearing the mechanical voice's message. There was no need to remind her if there were no rewards.

However, getting her hands on this qualification was already the biggest surprise.

Chen Qing didn't care whether the system would give her a reward or not. It wasn't necessary to let emotions be affected by uncontrollable chance findings.

Just as Chen Qing was about to check the private channel, a timid, youthful voice suddenly rang out.

"Excuse me, did you save me?"